Current Vacancies

Applicants must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) and ideally possess a Postgraduate qualification in Palliative Care / Oncology.

Candidates will:

• Be a Registered General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Palliative Care Setting with a background of acute experience.
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience at Senior Staff Nurse level /Acting CNM level / CNSp level or its equivalent.
• Undertaking/ willing to undertake or have completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care (or similar e.g. Oncology, Haematology, Gerontology).
• Have demonstrated Managerial / Leadership experience – a necessary requirement for the position
• Have completed / undergoing Management / Staff Supervisory training
• Knowledge of Quality Systems (e.g. HIQA, CHKS, ISO, JCI)
• Evidence of continuing professional development is essential.
• Possess well-developed interpersonal and effective organisational skills.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills suited to the ethos and environment of Hospice setting.

Closing date for receipt of all applications is 2.00 p.m. Thursday, 22nd October 2026

Informal enquiries for any / all positions can be made by telephoning Ms. Mairead Carr, or by email at mcarr@galwayhospice.ie

Please also contact Judy Tierney, HR Business Advisor jtierney@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed job description and Application Form or with expressions of interest.

Galway Hospice Foundation is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Galway Hospice is seeking expression of interest from motivated and enthusiastic individuals who is interested in providing Locum – As Required cover for planned and unplanned staff absences.

About the Role:

The Receptionist is the first contact for telephone callers, for most patients on admission, for their relatives and families, for visitors and for other official visitors to the Foundation.  The Receptionist is required to be welcoming, helpful, caring and confidential at all times.

Applicants will:

• Have the ability to provide a polite and professional service to all who attend/visit the Galway Hospice Foundation.
• Have previous experience in a Receptionist Role operating in a kind and compassionate manner – a background within the Healthcare Sector would be a distinct advantage
• Have well-developed interpersonal and effective organisational skills and be able to demonstrate a high standard of communication skills.
• Have excellent administrative and time management skills as well as the ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload.
• Be flexible in relation to shifts and providing cover as required.
• Treat all information in a confidential manner.
• Have experience of working as a collaborative team member who will get involved in whatever needs to be done to achieve the Foundation’s objectives

Interested – or know someone who might be?

For a detailed job description, application form or informal enquiries, please contact

Judy Tierney, HR Business Advisor  jtierney@galwayhospice.ie